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Easy Ways to Improve Your Business’ Curb Appeal

If your business is looking beat-up from the outside, here are some simple ways to help you enhance its curb appeal. Repave the Parking Lot If your parking lot has seen better days and currently looks like alligator skin, you should consider better options than a repair. When the entire surface of your parking lot is covered with cracks, it’s time to repave it. Repaving a parking lot takes a…

How To Budget for Repaving a Parking Lot or Playground

Establishing the budget for repaving projects should be high on your to-do list if this is part of your future business plan. Here’s how to go about it. Average Costs New parking lot construction costs on average between $2.50 and $7 per square foot for both materials and labor. Expect to pay between $2.50 and $4.50 for asphalt. Total costs vary drastically based on the size of the lot, ranging…

The Effects of Winter Weather on Asphalt Paving

The winter season can wreak havoc on asphalt. Here are some of the effects to look for. Freeze / Thaw Weather Cycle Freeze-thaw weather cycles are the real culprit when it comes to winter asphalt damage. The fluctuations in temperature causes moisture to freeze and melt continuously. When water freezes and turns into ice, it expands in size. When this happens inside existing cracks on asphalt surfaces, the pavement…

How Long Until You Can Drive on New Asphalt?

When considering having new asphalt installed, one of the most important questions a homeowner would like to know is when they will be able to use the driveway. It can be an inconvenience to not be able to drive or park in the driveway, but refraining from doing so for the appropriate time will ensure that there will be no damage to the new asphalt. Curing The curing involves the…

How To Avoid Asphalt Paving Scams

It’s important you know how to separate legitimate paving companies from the scammers. Here are ways to spot them. Out-of-State License Plates It’s a red flag if a company representative has an out-of-state license plate. Established driveway pavers have spent years building their reputations by doing quality work. Scammers move from town to town to avoid getting caught. Choose a company that has been doing work in your area for…

Why You Should Remove Leaves and Other Debris from Your Parking Lot

Whether you have a small asphalt driveway or a full parking lot, you’ll see leaves on its surface throughout the year. While it may seem like this doesn’t hurt anything, you should sweep away all debris from your asphalt. Just as you maintain your luxurious vehicle to shine, it is also necessary to maintain and clean your parking lot. A parking lot is like a home for cars, continuously coming…

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